Mile High Card Company, a renowned name in the world of sports memorabilia auctions, has unveiled its first major auction of 2024. Titled as a premier event for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this auction boasts over 2,000 lots that include a stellar lineup of vintage cards and memorabilia. One of the standout highlights of this auction is the top-ranked PSA graded 1968 Topps Registry set, which is being sold card-by-card to eager collectors looking to enhance their collections with rare and high-grade cards.
The 1968 Topps set features an impressive array of iconic players, with PSA 10 copies of legends such as Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (rookie), Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie card. These cards hold a special place in the hearts of collectors and are sure to attract significant attention during the auction.
Among the notable items up for bid are high-grade singles from the #1 ranked Registry set, making it a must-see event for collectors looking to add rare and valuable cards to their PSA Set Registry collections. Early bidding has already seen intense interest in a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan card, with one of the 90 red versions fetching over $100,000, indicating a strong market for high-value items.
Basketball enthusiasts will be delighted to find a PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card among the basketball gems featured in the auction. Hockey fans, on the other hand, can vie for a 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5, considered one of the most sought-after cards in the hobby.
For those interested in pre-war classics, the auction offers a selection of early Ty Cobb cards and other gems like a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8, as well as several 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards. Post-war highlights include a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, and a series of high-grade cards featuring Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Beyond baseball, the auction caters to a wide range of sports interests, featuring items from football, hockey, and more. These include a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5, a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card graded PSA 8.5. Additionally, collectors will find a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and unopened vintage card boxes waiting to be discovered.
With the auction currently live and bidding set to conclude on April 13, collectors have the opportunity to delve into a treasure trove of sports memorabilia and vintage cards. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a passionate enthusiast, Mile High Card Company’s auction promises an exciting and diverse range of items to add to your collection.